Living Well with Robin Stoloff

Why We Should All Have A Living Will. Take 10 Minutes to Learn More. It Is Easy Than You Think

 
We spend more time planning a vacation or party than we do planning for issues affecting the end of life. What if you could not speak for yourself? Who would speak for you? What are your wishes? It is often something we don't want to discuss, but it is a true gift to your family. It is actually easier than you might think to prepare these documents. Dr. Christopher Bolich is AtlantiCare’s Medical Director, Palliative Care. He is board-certified in internal medicine and hospice and palliative medicine by the American College of Osteopathic Internists. Palliative medicine is focused on improving life and providing comfort to those with serious illnesses. Although often associated with end-of-life care, it is appropriate at other times, too – whenever disease and its treatment cause major disruptions in the quality of life. Take ten minutes of your day to learn more about this important topic.

Protect Yourself From Cyber Attacks - Cyber Security Expert Pete Canavan

Since the beginning of the pandemic, more people are online shopping, banking, and doing business. That is good news for hackers and cyber thieves who are always developing new and creative ways to steal from us. Pete Canavan is a cyber security expert and host of the podcast Safety Talk. He tells us how to fight back with some simple steps to protect ourselves online.

Becoming a Better Man with Mike Forrester - Men‘s Life Coach

Growing up in a toxic environment, Mike Forrester struggled to be the man he knew he could be to his wife and children. Once he began to be honest with himself, he found a path toward change to become a better person. Today, he coaches other men to overcome adversities in their personal life and career.  He hosts his own podcast, Living Fearless Today, taking with men who have triumphed over their challenges. 
He works to disprove the lie that you are the only one who's going through this situation. He believes that "men have more in common in our journey than you might want to believe."  He shares his story with us. 
 
 

Avoid Holiday Weight Gain and Eat Better Today

It is no fun to step on the scale at the end of the holiday season to find that you have gained five pounds. Your pants are tight, you feel sluggish and you wish you could rewind the clock to have a chance to make better choices. You have that chance right now...Registered Dietician, Courtney McCormick, of Nutrisystem explains how to use mindfulness to eat healthier over the holidays and for life.
Eating healthier is less about dieting and more about mindset. How do we get that mindset? Courtney offers positive action steps to build SMART goals. 

How‘s Your Relationship with Food? Therapist Rachelle Heinemann Explores Ways To Make It Healthier

How is your relationship with food?  Is it complicated? It is stressful? New York Therapist Rachelle Heinemann explores the spectrum of disordered eating and says many of us fall somewhere on it. However, she says "You can learn to accept your body. Life can and will be so much more. Imagine all the brain space and energy you will free up. "Imagine all the dreams you can chase." 

Exploring What‘s Next in the Second Half of Life with Life Coach and Podcast Host of The New Mid

Podcast Host and Life Coach, Michelle Newman created “The New Mid” as a safe place to explore the transitions women are going through in mid-life. We are healthier, living longer, and challenging the norms of mid-life. We are heading into a transition, but not the stereotypical one. If you have been wondering what’s next or is this it, she will guide you to take action in your life. Whether coaching one-on-one or in her The New Mid Academy, Michelle will help you navigate the ups and downs. In this episode, we explore possibilities and discuss what's next in the second half of life!

The HERO Campaign for Designated Drivers - 21 Years of Saving Lives

After his 22-year old son, John lost his life in July of 2000 in an auto accident with a drunk driver, his father Bill Elliott pledged to prevent this tragedy from happening to another family. Ensign John Elliott had recently graduated from The Naval Academy, where he had been named the Hero of the Year, an acronym standing for Human Education Resource Officer, or peer advocate for his fellow shipmates. That year, he and his family founded the John R. Elliot Hero Campaign for Designated Drivers. At the heart of The HERO Campaign is a simple premise: Be a HERO. Be a Designated Driver. Designated drivers are the true HEROES, helping to keep us all safe. They partner with high schools and colleges, bars and taverns, professional sports teams, and even help to shape drunk driving laws. They have inspired more than 100,000 people to take the HERO pledge. Here is the story behind the amazing courage and strength of the Elliott family and the HERO Campaign.

Crush College Stress with Yale Graduate and College Mentor Dale Troy

All parents worry about their children in college. Today, students on college campuses feel more stressed than in the past, which means parents are even more concerned. Students are reporting higher levels of anxiety and depression every year, and the dropout rate for freshmen is 30%. What can you do to help your college student? You can make sure they have habits, skills, and tools to help them perform well academically, make good choices, and feel empowered rather than overwhelmed. As a health coach, Yale graduate, and a mom of 3 college graduates, Dale Troy teaches students how to navigate the transition from high school to college, so they can feel more in control and succeed. In her program Crush College Stress, Dale works one on one with students in virtual meetings to help them do well academically, have a positive social experience, and maintain physical and emotional health.
As a health coach, Yale graduate, and a mom of 3 college graduates, Dale Troy teaches students how to navigate the transition from high school to college, so they can feel more in control and succeed. In her program Crush College Stress, Dale works one on one with students in virtual meetings to help them do well academically, have a positive social experience, and maintain physical and emotional health. Together, she works with the students to enable them to manage college stress and have a successful college experience. Learn her five-step approach in this episode of Living Well with Robin Stoloff.

Could You Have COVID Long Haul Syndrome? Know The Symptoms with Dr. Mary Ann Yehl, Medical Director of AtlantiCare Telemedicine

Most people who have had COVID-19 recover within a few weeks. But some people, even those who had mild symptoms of the disease, continue to experience problems after their initial recovery. It has been called post-COVID-19 long haul syndrome or long COVID-19. Older people and people with many serious medical conditions are the most likely to experience lingering COVID-19 symptoms, but even young, healthy people can feel the effects for weeks to months after infection. Common signs and symptoms that linger over time include fatigue, joint pain, headaches, loss of smell or taste, and dizziness to name a few. It can also damage organs such as the heart and lungs. Mary Ann Yehl, D.O., is a board-certified family medicine physician and Medical Director of AtlantiCare Telemedicine and Ambulatory Quality Care. She discusses their new COVID Long Haul Clinic and their interdisciplinary approach. If you or someone you know has long COVID, don't miss this episode.

Suicide Prevention Month- What We Need to Know

Would you know the warning signs of a mental health issue in someone you love?  Sometimes they are very subtle. Suicide and mental illness are on the rise, but being armed with the correct knowledge gives us the tools to help someone in need.  Jaime Angelini is in statewide Disaster Relief and Special Projects Manager for the Mental Health Association in Atlantic County. She shares important information we all need to know.